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The average train between Gloucester and Bradford takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester to Bradford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 15m
£75–121

Gloucester to Bradford train times

Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Bradford at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited9h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester to Bradford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Bradford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Bradford, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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